Seizure of unauthorized items at Dorchester Penitentiary – Medium Security Unit 

News release

May 25, 2018 – Dorchester, New Brunswick – Correctional Service Canada

On May 3, 2018, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing unauthorized items was seized in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.

The unauthorized items seized included 80 nicotine patches. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $8,000.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) has set up a telephone tip line for all federal institutions so that it may receive additional information about activities relating to security at CSC institutions. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates and staff members working at CSC institutions.

The toll-free number, 1‑866‑780‑3784, helps ensure that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous.

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Contacts

Émile Belliveau
Assistant Warden, Management Services
Dorchester Penitentiary
506-851-1253

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